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Media ID 14402042

© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans

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VISUAL DESCRIPTION
This is a historical black and white page from "The Sketch," dated June 7, 1916. The headline reads: "US BE A TRULY RURAL LOT"; BING BOYS—AND EMMA. At the top of the image are two separate panels showing three individuals in each, presumably actors posing in character for a comedic effect. They're dressed in formal attire with exaggerated body language that suggests they may be part of a comedy act or theatrical production known as the Bing Boys. The left panel is captioned: "A COUNTRY COON" – FIRST IMPRESSIONS COUNT FOR MUCH. Pictured are three performers standing side by side, striking humorous poses; one has his hands on his hips while leaning back slightly, another stands straight with an arm extended outwards holding what appears to be a hat, and the third performer has both hands tucked into their trouser pockets. The right panel's caption is: "PERHAPS WE SHALL BE ON THE LAND OURSELVES SOON," MR. ALFRED LESTER AND MISS CONSTANCE COLT IN 'THE BING BOYS ARE HERE.' Here we see similar characters also posed comically but arranged differently; one performer stands between two others who flank him on either side. Below these panels is an oval inset featuring close-up portraits of two men flanking a woman whose headwear includes flowers—a common fashion accessory during this era—and all three have cheerful expressions on their faces. This photograph carries the caption: "'WE'RE OFF TO TOWN' - LEFT TO RIGHT MR. GEORGE ROBEY AS 'LUCIUS', MISS VIOLET LORAINE AS 'EMMA', MR. WILLIAM THOMAS AS 'OSWALD.'" Overall, this page seems to capture promotional material for a popular entertainment piece from early 20th-century Britain called "The Bing Boys Are Here," highlighting its rural-themed humor and key characters played by notable performers of that time.

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